Software Asset Management Analyst

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Calgary is seeking a Programmer Analyst II to oversee Software Asset Management. This involves maintaining software inventories, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and analyzing usage data. Candidates should have a diploma in Technical Management and experience in application licensing. Strong communication and analytical skills are crucial for success. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits including vacation, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous time off

Paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in application licensing or related role.
• Experience with application license agreements and compliance.
• ITIL Foundations Certification or Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate software inventory records and license information.
• Conduct software license audits and reconcile instances with contracts.
• Generate reports on software consumption and entitlement status.

Skills

Knowledge of Software Asset Management

Quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative mindset

Education

2-year Diploma in Technical and Administrative Management

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Job Classification: P2054 - Programmer Analyst II

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, February 10, 2026

SAIT is looking for a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our Information Technology Services team! This role is responsible for ensuring that SAIT’s software assets are properly managed and utilized in full compliance with vendor contracts.

You will recommend, support, and maintain SAM policies and procedures, support software procurement, and manage a comprehensive inventory of software across the institution.

You will be responsible for tracking and updating license data, monitoring usage trends, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the SAM database, while identifying opportunities to optimize license utilization. Additionally, you will play a key role in compliance audits and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain an effective SAM program at SAIT.

How you\'ll contribute

• Maintain accurate software inventory records, including license keys, entitlements, and site licensing information.
• Track, analyze, and verify software usage against license agreements to ensure compliance.
• Conduct software license audits and reconcile deployed instances with vendor contracts, including key dates, costs, and stakeholders.
• Monitor software expirations, provide reports, and support renewals and decommissioning processes.
• Analyze usage data to identify opportunities for cost optimization, license harvesting, and improved utilization.
• Assist with software procurement, budget planning, and forecasting for academic and institutional needs.
• Generate reports to communicate SAM activities, compliance status, and optimization opportunities.
• Assess hardware prerequisites for software and coordinate requirements with ITS teams.
• Manage software-related service tickets to ensure timely resolution.
• Utilize SAM tools and processes to automate data collection, storage, and reporting.
• Liaise with vendors to obtain software information, application files, and support license compliance.

What you bring

• 2-year Diploma in the field of Technical and Administrative Management, or related technical area. A Bachelor\'s Degree would be an asset.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in application licensing or a related role, 3 - 5 years of experience would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) practices and methodologies.
• Experience with application license agreements, compliance, and software lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, retirement).
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams).
• ITIL Foundations Certification or Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) is an asset.
• Ability to create reports on software consumption and entitlement status.
• Skilled at identifying license risks and optimization opportunities.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow projects through to completion.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive licensing information confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! We know being ghosted is the worst, so be assured – you\'ll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

Benefits

• Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
• SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
• Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
• Perks keeping on coming

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT\'s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.